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The Brass Lamp the Brass Lamp October 2016 The Brass Lamp The Evolution of the Classic and Collector Car Lifestyle by Jim Schild Although many of us are old portance in the social activities of enough to have been around the collector car world important. when the modern Classic Car and Car people are among the finest in Collector Car Lifestyle began, the world and cars bring all kinds few remember how different it together under one interest. One was in the beginning. To really of the most important benefits of get to the beginning of this obses- an interest in old car activities is sive thing that controls our life the unique opportunity for a fami- and daily thought, we have to go ly to share something that bridges back to almost the beginning of generations. There may be noth- the age of the automobile. Motor ing better for character building cars for Americans have always than an old car project shared by a been a consuming interest. They father and son or daughter. It does Theodore Hemmelmann have been a part of our lives, not matter why one is interested. sometimes whether we want The automobile is undisputedly them to be or not. the most important single inven- with hill climbs, reliability runs and There are many reasons why tion of the last one hundred and tours to test the performance of their people are interested in old cars. twenty years. It has changed eve- particular make of automobile. One Some want to relive memories of ry part of our lives and the world of the earliest and most successful of their youth or own the car they around us. these events was the Glidden Tour, owned or wished to own when In the early years of the auto- first held unofficially in 1904 from they were eighteen but could not mobile, every owner was a car New York 1,281 miles to the St. Lou- afford. Others may wish to own enthusiast because the automobile is World’s Fair. The first official that first car that changed their was considered nothing more than Glidden Tour was in 1905 and partic- life. Others are deeply interested a toy for the wealthy or the eccen- ipants drove from Mt. Washington to in the history of the automobile tric. Automobilists, as they were New York in eleven days. and automobile industry and cul- known, challenged each other ture. Through an automobile, Continued on page 6 >>> they are able to experience a con- nection with this industry and its past. There are others who are inter- ested in the mechanics of the automobile. They enjoy tinkering about the engine, the transmis- sion, the wheels and their func- tions. Still others find the im- A Porsche show at the Larz Anderson Museum in Massachusetts Joseph F Yochim The President’s (314) 602-9498 President Column… Mark Goldfeder By Joseph F Yochim (314) 878-2786 1st Vice President/Programs Greetings everyone! using GPS punch in 3737 Har- Sharon Mercer Ladies and gentlemen let me ry Truman Blvd., St. Charles, (636) 928-8672 begin by announcing some 2nd Vice President/Membership MO 63301 (St Charles County very important news. On Sat- Offices Building). We shall th Louis Allen urday, August 13 2016, in a extend the time for those ar- (314) 741-4158 public park overlooking the riving fashionably late until Treasurer bay. Your president and my 10:30 AM. Approximately lovely fiancée Miss Barbara 10:30 AM our journey begins: Vacant Jeannie Haynes exchanged we will begin by touring some Recording Secretary marriage vows. I had men- back roads leading us to the tioned it to everyone at the famous Golden Eagle ferry. Dr. Gerald Perschbacher HCCM August picnic however (314) 849-5249 From there we shall board the Corresponding Secretary I did not feel that wedding vessel, traverse the mighty announcements belonged in Mississippi, and arrive in Directors our club news letter. With beautiful Calhoun County Illi- Bill Albertin(2016) that said, so that I may get out nois. As we tour through the Al Mercer(2016) of the doghouse, it’s official. I beautiful vistas and rural John Clark (2017) will share with you one of my countryside we will arrive at Ron Nelson(2017) Jackie Allen (2018) father’s many famous life the Brussels ferry which will Vacant (2018) quotes: “and on the eighth transport us over the Illinois day God created hormones.” River. From there the next Ron Nelson Enough said! destination will be Pere Mar- 9826 Affton View Ct. St. Louis, MO 63123 quette Park. Weather permit- (314) 638-7131 Three-ferry car cruise??? ting, we will engage in an old Brass Lamp Editor That is not a misprint. Mark fashioned picnic at Noon. your calendar Sunday, Octo- Plan B—in case of yucky Don Hoelscher ber 23, 2016. Rain or shine, weather—will be the historic (636) 939-9667 our journey begins at 10 AM Webmaster refurbished Lodge and res- near Highway 70 and Cave taurant—open and capable of Springs Road. For those of us handling a large crowd. The www.hccmo.com (314) 991-HONK Celebrating 72 Years In GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY St. Louis! 2 with inquiring minds my two kids will not be participating in this event. Well, that should be plenty of information to get me in plenty of trouble—not to mention stir up a few things. But let’s not get caught up in the details at this point. Membership membership membership! park also offers a beautiful 63301. Unfortunately Fast It’s that time of year. If you scenic drive within the park Lane Cars is not open on have not already sent in your itself. Approximately 2 PM Sunday. We can save a tour form along with your dues those wishing to continue to of that facility for another please do so. ferry number three will as- day. semble at the main parking Some of you have already lot next to Route 66 road trip! received your call from me the Lodge. The journey begins on Tues- personally and some of you Our journey day, May 30, 2017, those will be receiving a call from will take us wishing to participate will me personally. Two simple down the take three days to get to Ok- questions. Have you re- Great River lahoma City taking as much newed your membership? Road arriv- of Route 66 as safely possi- Are you happy with your ing in beau- ble, hopefully arriving Friday, membership? If not, please tiful down- June 1, and then three days reach out to me to express town Graf- to get back via Interstate 44. your discontent. ton, Illinois, This will be a voluntary par- with many ticipation basis only since I All right then, let’s wrap this sites to see. do not have the power or up with a few reminders: Those club members wishing authority to do these types of Our white elephant auction to conclude their tour may venues without board ap- will be at our general meet- take the Grafton ferry to proval. With that said, mark ing October 21, 2016 starting transport back into St. Charles your calendar. I have already at 6:30 PM. Remember we County. Via Highway 94 S. toured this section of Route are meeting in the lecture our final destination will be 66 with lots of fun sites to room (156A) on the opposite Fast Lane Cars in downtown stop and see. I guarantee fun side of Logan campus. St. Charles, Missouri, at 427 and adventure for all who November 18, 2016 will be Little Hills Drive in St. Charles, wish to participate. For those our chili cook-off, same start time: 6:30 PM, back in our regular meeting room. Grafton Ferry HCCM Christmas party at Glen Echo, Sunday, Decem- ber 4, 2016, noon till 4pm. Hope to see all of you soon. Sincerely Joseph F. Yochim 3 Annual White Elephant Auction and Fundraiser The next third-Friday meeting of the HCCM features the annual “white elephant” AUC- TION to benefit charity (the USO). Bargains and plenty of good car-related items will cross the block at the sale. Several club members are making special efforts to provide very nice items for the auction. Could we break the $1,000 level this year? We have come close in the past. Hint: if you at- tend estate sales or garage/moving sales, look for good CAR -RELATED items to get for the auc- tion. If the prices are low (a dollar or two) you may wish to buy the item(s) and bring them for the auction as your donation. Or if the seller would like to donate the items, all the better! Club members can use cash or check for auction purchases. Sign in and receive your bidding number before the action starts. Some items: more than 20 significant model cars from the Porbeck collection, the landmark reference book “Encyclopedia of American Automobiles” by G.N. Georgano, an advertising thermometer, and more, more, more! Come ready for a rousing good time, even if you do not bid, since half the fun is being there to see the antics (and the “antiques”)! Don’t forget—we will be in Room 156A (the lecture hall) of Logan College where we were last year. Enter at the north wing of the building. Dr. Gerald Perschbacher will serve as our entertaining auctioneer. 4 Mystery Car Identified 1895. “She has outrun everything on wheels in Chicago, steam cars alone The mystery car featured on page excepted, and is still running.” By the nine in the August issue has been turn of the century, the focus of the identified.
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